32nd Scout Group

We are @32ndscouts and every week people aged 4-25 meet at our Bank Street hall to develop #skillsforlife Come and join us! Are you ready to join the adventure? Link to our joining list: onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/waiting-list/3…

Scouts have been getting creative! ⚜️ They made their own paracord bracelets and learned new knotting skills 🪢 One Scout also took the lead teaching the group balloon modelling 🎈👏🏼

Squirrels learned about Mental Health Awareness Week 🐿️ They talked about kindness, emotions and ways we can help ourselves and others feel good 😊 Squirrels listened to The Colour Monster story, made their own play-dough monsters and enjoyed some fun games together 🎨⚜️

Squirrels celebrated World Laughter Day! 🐿️ They shared tongue twisters, listened to a funny story and enjoyed lots of fun activities including circus skills, puzzles, LEGO and den building 🎪 A brilliant night full of laughter and smiles all round! ⚜️

Beavers enjoyed a trip to the Well Park! 🦫 They practised using maps and compasses while exploring outdoors and building their navigation skills 🌳 They also celebrated some new Beavers making their promise and officially joining the colony ⚜️

Squirrels learned all about Stop Food Waste Day🐿️🍎 They talked about ways to reduce food waste, from sharing food to using compost bins & feeding animals 🌍 They made their own bird feeders using leftover cereal & took part in a fun blind tasting game to guess different fruits🍍

Squirrels had a great first night back for the new term 🐿️ They welcomed some new Squirrels, practised their promise, & learned all about Earth Day & how to be “planet champions”🌍 They enjoyed activities about helping the environment & had lots of fun with animal themed games 🐾

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Explorers Race Night! 🐎 Thanks to your generosity, our Explorers heading to Peru raised just under £2000 👏🏼🇵🇪 A special thank you to the parents who organised such a fantastic event 👏🏼 We are very grateful for everyone’s support ⚜️

Some of our Scouts & Explorers kicked off the new term with a trip to Glasgow Ski & Snowboard Centre! ⛷️❄️ They had a brilliant night tubing and learning how to ski. A great start to the new term!⚜️

Squirrels had a brilliant Easter celebration! 🐿️🐣 They enjoyed making Easter crafts and cards, and played fun games like Bouncing Bunnies and Chicken Tag 🐰 We also celebrated new Squirrels making their promise, badge awards, and some moving up to Beavers through the tunnel 👏🏼⚜️

Explorers had a great weekend completing their Young Leader Training! ⚜️ They worked through Modules A-K, developing skills in leadership, teamwork, programme planning and first aid. A brilliant experience helping them grow in confidence in their roles as Young Leaders 👏🏼

Beavers celebrated turning 40 with a party this week! 🦫🎉🎈 They enjoyed party games, music and lots of fun together 🎶 Of course, no celebration is complete without a birthday cake! 🎂 A fantastic night celebrating 40 years of Beavers! ⚜️

Squirrels enjoyed a spring-themed night 🐿️🌸 They talked about spring, new life & how their seeds are growing 🌱, & learned about keeping things tidy and organised They practised their sewing skills by creating their own badges 🧵 & had fun with games including peg up the socks🧦

Scouts had a great time getting active with a Zumba session! 💃⚜️ A big thank you to Ang for leading a fun and energetic session, lots of movement, laughs and great effort from everyone! 👏🏼

Squirrels celebrated St Patrick’s Day! 🐿️☘️ They learned about Ireland & healthy “rainbow” eating 🌈, planted seeds to grow at home 🌱 and enjoyed a fruit salad game 🍎🍌 We also celebrated one Squirrel completing all challenge & activity badges, big well done! ⚜️

Some of our Leaders attended St Patrick’s Primary School Fete on Saturday! ⚜️ They ran activities to help raise funds for the school to benefit their pupils. We’re proud of our strong community partnership with St Patrick’s Primary (@StPatricksPS15) & always happy to give back ⚜️

Squirrels celebrated International Women’s Day! 🐿️ They talked about the special women in their lives & listened to the story Bluey – The Pool. Squirrels then made thank you cards to show their appreciation & finished the night with fun games including memory and hot potato! ⚜️

Cubs had a fantastic visit to Greenock Community Fire Station! 🚒🐾 They met Blue Watch and learned all about the important work the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service do to keep the community safe. A big thank you to the crew for showing them around and sharing their knowledge! ⚜️

Squirrels celebrated World Book Day📚🐿️ They chatted about their favourite books and listened to the story Stick Man. The Squirrels then made their own stick characters & created their own imaginative stories. They finished the night with some fun games including a letter hunt 🔍

Squirrels celebrated Founders Day! 🐿️ They learned about how Scouting began with Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 ⚜️ The Squirrels then created their own collage posters, sang their favourite Squirrel songs 🎶 and played games using key words from the Squirrels Promise

A busy and productive day for our Leaders Jack & Gavin at St Patrick’s Primary School, sharing how scouting has shaped their lives and supported their careers. A great opportunity to inspire young people to get involved and continue our strong partnership with @StPatricksPS15 ⚜️